Grants and Contributions:
Title:
High-resolution hybrid quantum-enhanced imaging and readout
Agreement Number:
988017
Agreement Value:
$838,200.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 9, 2022 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Sensing and imaging are fundamental components in a range of modern technologies. Quantum sensing is based on the potential use of quantum phenomena, i.e., superposition and entanglement, to improve the sensitivity and detection range of sensing devices, e.g., detecting and tracking single biomolecules. Implementing these novel techniques requires preparation, manipulation, and measurement of quantum states of the physical system of interest, e.g., entangled photons. As an example, detecting and tracking single biomolecules is a field that can be revolutionized by employing quantum sensing technologies. Biochemical and biological sensors are just a fraction of areas that can be benefited from the advent of robust quantum sensing methods. The two primary and well-advanced quantum sensing approaches are quantum illumination (target detection) and quantum imaging (including ghost-imaging). Both techniques exploit entangled photons to boost object detection efficiency or imaging resolution in noisy environments. Employing quantum entanglement is a promising approach to overcome fundamental limits of classical imaging, mainly the Rayleigh diffraction limit, and reach precision below the shot-noise limit.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-988017
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278877
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Ottawa
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa–Vanier
Federal Riding Number:
35078
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710